2012 JEEP WRANGLER warning light

- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the
charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light
is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will
occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is
running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and
the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be
drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the
light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required
and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or
engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap
until a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after
tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change IndicatorMessage
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single
chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
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Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
HOTOIL – Transmission Temperature Warning Message
• The HOTOIL cluster message will appear in the odometer accompanied
with a chime to indicate that there is excessive transmission fluid
temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing.
• It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter
slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow plowing,
off-road operation).
• If this HOTOIL message turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at
idle or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the message turns
off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL
Warning message illuminated will eventually cause severe
transmission damage and transmission failure.
WARNING!
Continued operation with the Transmission Temperature HOTOIL
Warning message illuminated could cause the fluid to boil over, come
into contact with the hot engine or exhaust components causing a fire
that may result in personal injury.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for
overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but
do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending
overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this
heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode
control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core
to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Release the two hood latches
located on the left and right side
of the hood.
• Raise the hood and locate the
safety latch, in the middle of the
hood opening.
• Push the latch to the left side of
the vehicle, to open the hood. You
mayhavetopushdownslightly
on the hood before pushing the
safety latch.
• Insert the support rod into the slot
on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the
support rod and place it in the
retaining clip, then lower the hood
slowly.
• Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the
hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion
and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
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WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire
failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance.
Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in
severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-
inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated
wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to
prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal
polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Bulb Number LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
3157 Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp
LED (*) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
PSX24W Fog Lamp – If Equipped
3157 Front Park/Turn Signal
168 Front Side Marker
H13 Headlamp – Low Beam
194 License Lamp
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire
CHMSL assembly must be replaced.
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AirConditioning ...........26
Airbag ..................12
Alarm,Panic ..............10
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . 101
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ..................11
AudioSettings ........36,37,39,
40,42,43,47,57
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ..................26
Belts, Seat...............11
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle .................21
Bulb Replacement..........111
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . 74
Capacities, Fluid...........101
Change Oil Indicator........87
Changing A Flat Tire........89
ChildRestraint ............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 13
ClimateControl ...........26
Clock Setting.....36,38,41,44,53
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . 74
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity.........101
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............101
Cruise Control (Speed
Control) ................24
CruiseLight ..............24
Customer Assistance . . . .....112
Defects, Reporting.........113
Dimmer Control...........22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . 22
Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . 11
ECO ...................74
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................24
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC)...........73,74
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System . 34Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............89
Overheating ............88
Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . 21
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . 100
Fuel Requirements . . . .....101
Oil ..................101
OilSelection ............101
Overheating ............88
EventDataRecorder ........98
ExteriorLights ............111
Flash-To-Pass .............22
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
FogLights ...............22
FoldingRearSeat ..........17
FreeingAStuckVehicle ......97
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . 20
Fuel
Requirements . . . . .......101
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 101
HardTop ................31
Headlights
Automatic..............22
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . 22
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HeatedMirrors ..........25,26
HeatedSeats .............20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . .......22
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8
Indicators ...............9
Instrument Cluster
WarningLights ..........8,84
Integrated Power
Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Intermittent Wipers
(DelayWipers) ............23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
InverterOutlet(115V) ........75
Inverter,Power ............75
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iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......67
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 73
Jack Location............89
Jack Operation.........89,90
Jacking Instructions........90
Jump Starting............93
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................74
Lane Change Assist.........23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
TetherforCHildren) .........13
Lights
Turn Signal.............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Maintenance Record........105
Maintenance Schedule......103
Media Center Radio.....36,38,41
Mirrors
Heated ..............25,26
Navigation ............50,60
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 21
Oil Change Indicator........87
Oil, Engine
Capacity..............101
Recommendation........101
Viscosity..............101
Outlet
Power ................76
Overheating, Engine........88
PanicAlarm ..............10
Phone (Pairing)...........68
Phone (Uconnect)..........68
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............110
Power
Inverter ...............75
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................76Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . 90
Programmable Electronic
Features ................74
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . 44,53
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 23
RearSeat,Folding ..........17
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Remote Starting System . . . . . . 10
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 111
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 113
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . 4
SeatBelts ................11
Seats ..................16
Adjustment.............16
EasyEntry ..............16
Heated................20
RearFolding ............17
Seek Button.....37,39,40,42,43
Setting the Clock . . . 36,38,41,44,53
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting
Transfer Case, Shifting into
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 81
Transfer Case, Shifting out of
Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . 82
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 72
Signals,Turn .............23
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 66
SoftTop ................27
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................24
Starting
Remote...............10
Steering
TiltColumn .............19
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................67
Store Radio Presets . . . . . 37,39,42
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................12
Sway Bar Disconnect,
Electronic ...............78
Temperature Control, Automatic
(ATC) ..................26
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant.................89
TextMessaging ............72
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 11
TheftSystemArming ........11
TheftSystemDisarming .......11
TiltSteeringColumn.........19
Tires
AirPressure ............110
Changing..............89
Jacking.............89,90
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . 84
Spare Tire..............89
Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . 95
Towing .................79
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 84Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 96
Recreational . ...........81
Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 79
TrailerWeight.............79
Turn Signals ..............23
Uconnect™ Phone..........68
Uconnect™ Voice Command....71
Voice Commands...........71
Warning,RollOver ..........4
Washer
Rear .................23
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . 23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . 111
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . 23
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . 23
Wiper,Rear ..............23
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 13
• How do I adjust the height of my Front Seat? pg. 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How do I operate my Soft Top? pg. 27
• How do I operate my Hard Top? pg. 31
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 36, 38, 41, 44, 53
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 37, 40, 43, 47, 57
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 36, 38, 41, 44, 53
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 50, 60
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™
Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 68
• How do I use my iPod®? pg. 67
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen
radio? pg. 67
• What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 74
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 77
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Wrangler? pg. 79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 84
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 89
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 93
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 106
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 101
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 103
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 110
FAQ (How To?)
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